LARGE CITIES AS SOURCE AND DESTINATION AREAS OF MIGRATION

Mateusz Długosz's book is a fascinating journey into the depths of contemporary population migration. The author analyzes why people decide to change their place of residence, what factors influence their decisions, and how these movements affect the social and spatial structure of the country. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dynamics of the modern world.

• In-depth analysis of migration processes in Poland
• Focus on the impact of the largest urban agglomerations
• Study of demographic and social changes in the years 2002-2018
• Innovative method of delimiting the scope of migration
• Source of knowledge for researchers, geopoliticians and those interested in urbanization
• Analysis of phenomena such as suburbanization and counter-urbanization

The author focuses on identifying the impact of the largest Polish agglomerations, such as Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Lodz, Poznan and Tricity, on the spatial changes of the population. He examines the mechanisms that shape migration movements in Poland, analyzing demographic and social changes in the years 2002-2018 in terms of their impact on migration decisions. Does the range of influence of large cities on the surrounding areas change depending on the distance? What factors influence the scale of these movements?

The monograph provides answers to these questions, not limited to classic phenomena such as suburbanization, i.e. the relocation of the population to suburban areas, but also adds a new perspective on counter-urbanization - a phenomenon in which migrants seek peace and charm in less populated, more picturesque places. This is a comprehensive look at migration in Poland.

In addition to a number of data and analyzes included in the book, the author also uses an innovative method of delimitation, which allows to determine the scope of migration and determine in which municipalities the largest cities have the strongest impact on migration processes. This is an invaluable source of knowledge for researchers, geopoliticians and other people interested in migration and urbanization phenomena. This book is the key to understanding contemporary social and spatial changes in Poland.

The Publishing House of the University of Wroclaw presents a publication that is an important contribution to migration research. The author, Mateusz Długosz, analyzes complex demographic and social processes with precision and insight, offering the reader rich empirical material and innovative research methods. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about contemporary population changes in Poland.

Specification: Pages: 260, Format: 172x239 mm, Year of publication: 2025, Binding: paperback, Publisher: Publishing House of the University of Wroclaw.